GHMHC
SHOW PREMIUMS

*****BLUE BONNET CLASSIC*****
March 14, 15 & 16, 2008

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Below are the show premiums for GHMHC Shows
NOTE: 2 OR 3 DAY SHOW FOR STALLS $$
(All other premiums will remain the same for 3 day shows)

All entries are mailed to:
G.H.M.H.C.
c/o Nancy Braesicke
P.O. Box 1147
Lindale, TX  75771
(903) 882-4755 or (903) 574-0891 (cell)

JUDGES

Bill Fairchild - Zebulon, Georgia
Carded w/AMHA, USEF-A/NSH/W, AHA, PtHA, IBHA, AMHR, ASPC, POAC
**2008 World Show Judge**

Clarice (Corky) Michaelson Fairchild - Zebulon, Georgia
Carded w/AMHA, IALHA, AMHR, ASPC, POAC, PtHA, IBHA

Mike McCabe - Miamisburg, Ohio
Carded w/AMHA, AMHR, ASPC-MC, ADGR, IALHA

Joyce Swanson - Castle Rock, Colorado
Carded w/AMHA, USEF-Mrg/SE/StE/W/AL, IAHLA, AMHR, PtHA, NRHA

NOTE:  Each horse entry must be accompanied by a copy of both sides of that horse's
registration papers.  Youth & amateur exhibitors must provide their AMHA numbers in the
place provided on the front side of this entry blank and include a copy of your 2008 Youth
or Amateur Card in order to show in a youth or amateur class.  Also, please enclose a copy
of the Senior Stallion Inspection Report for any Senior Stallion you are showing.


AMHA Surcharges - per horse                           #_______horses @ $4.00 per horse                    $_______

Entry Fees:  Open Classes $40.00 per class    #_______@$40.00                                               $_______
(July show - A separate entry form for Friday - Separate entry form for Sat/Sun)
                     Youth Classes/$10.00 per class with a maximum of $40.00                                     $_______
                                             (Per youth/horse combination)
                    Amateur Classes/$35.00 per class with a maximum of $100.00                               $_______
           ($100.00 Flat fee is only for Amateur Classes PRE-ENTERED PRIOR TO SHOW)
                             (Limit of 6 classes per amateur/horse combination)

         Special Classes $10.00 per class  #_______@$10.00                                                         $_______

Stall Fee:  $40.00 per Stall (2 DAY SHOW)    #_______stalls @$40.00                                     $_______

Stall Fee:  $50.00 per Stall (3 DAY SHOW)    #_______stalls @ $50.00                                    $_______

Ground Fee: $25.00 per horse/per day           #_______ground fees @$25.00                          $_______
       (Only horses without stalls)  

Shavings:  $7.50 per bag                                  #_______bags @ $7.50                                        $_______

Office Fee:  $5.00 per horse                             #_______horses @ $5.00                                    $_______

RV/Trailer Hookup (per night) $25.00            #_______nights @ $25.00                                   $_______

Commercial Vendor Fee (Entire Show)            $50.00 - Small display
                                                                         $100.00 - Large display                                          $_______


I would like to Sponsor Class(s)#____________    #_____Regular Classes X $10.00             $_______
"    "       "    "       "             "      # ____________   # _____ Champion or Supreme X $15.00  $_______

Sponsorship given in the name of ________________________________________

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND***ANY AMOUNT > $1.00 would be appreciated!                         $_______


Your check for all fees must accompany this form when submitted.       GRAND TOTAL          $_______
                                                                                                                            CHECK #_______

                                HIGH POINT DECLARATION

_________________________________________________________________________
NAME                                              HORSE                                            HIGH POINT CATEGORY

_________________________________________________________________________
NAME                                              HORSE                                            HIGH POINT CATEGORY

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Please stall me with __________________________________________________

I cannot measure during the set hours/I would like to measure at _________________

In case of emergency I will be staying at________________Phone#______________

I plan to arrive (Date & Approximate Time)__________________________________

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           THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOW
A parent or guardian must sign this entry form if the exhibitor is under 18 years of age.

____________________________________for__________________________________
    Authorized Signature                                                       Exhibitor Name









                                                                              

This horse show is approved by and conducted under the rules of the American Miniature Horse
Association, Alvarado, Texas.  All horses must be registered with AMHA.  A COPY OF BOTH SIDES
OF THE REGISTRATION PAPERS OF EACH HORSE ENTERED MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE SHOW
CHAIRMAN WITH EACH HORSE ENTRY.  Entries that are received without a copy of both sides of
the registration papers will be held pending until such papers are submitted.
NOTE:  Along with your registration papers, please send a copy of your Stallion Report Form for the
current year.  If you don't have the revised form, contact AMHA or Nancy or you can download the
new form off the AMHA website (www.amha.org)  This will save some time checking in.

All youth & amateur exhibitors must provide their current AMHA Youth or Amateur #'s on the front
side of the entry blank.  Applications for both these numbers will be available at the Show Office.  
Please acquaint yourselves with the regulations concerning youth & amateur exhibitors.

The Show Manager reserves the right to settle and determine all questions, differences and
disputes arising out of or connected with or incident to this show within the boundaries of AMHA's
current show rules and to cancel or combine classes.

This Show is qualified for AMHA World points and Greater Houston Miniature Horse Club High Point.

NO LOGOS, NAMES OR OTHER IDENTIFICATION OF PERSON OR FARM WILL BE ALLOWED ON
ANY EXHIBITOR, HORSE OR VEHICLE IN THE SHOW ARENA.

ENTRIES CLOSE : March 7, 2008
A Post/Late entry fee will be charged for entries not postmarked by the close date, of $10.00 per
horse.  Post/Late entries will be accepted until 8:00AM, each morning of the show.  Additional class
entries will be accepted up to four classes before the class you wish to show.  FOR THOSE OF YOU
CHECKING IN ON THE MORNING OF THE DAY YOU SHOW, YOU MUST BE CHECKED IN NO LATER
THAN 8:00am, (0r 30 minutes prior to the show starting) as there is so much to do before the show
starts, we can not get the show started on time, without this new policy.  The show office will be
open each show day, one hour before the show starts.  You will be able to resume check in as soon
as whatever classes are taking place make it possible.

HEALTH REGULATIONS
The State of Texas Animal Health regulations for ALL HORSES are as follows; each horse must be
accompanied by a health certificate current within 30 days and a Negative Coggins (EIA) test
within 12 months.

STALLS: $50.00 EACH (BLUEBONNET CLASSIC)
Stalls are box stalls (10x10) of wood or wood and metal construction.  No more than 2 horses per
stall.  Stalls will be available at Noon, Thursday, March 13 and must be vacated by 9PM Sunday,
March 16.  Anyone wanting to arrive earlier or stay later must make advance arrangements with
Show Management and additional fees will apply.  No bedding is included with stalls.  Shavings are
available on the Show Grounds for $7.50 per bag.  Please order your shavings on the entry blank.  
NO SHAVINGS MAY BE BROUGHT ONTO THE SHOW GROUNDS.  Horses may be brought for sale,
but pay the $50.00 stall fee and meet health requirements.  Stall decorations are encouraged.

MEASUREMENT OF HORSES
Horses will be measured between the hours of 3:00 - 8:00PM, Thursday, March 13.  ALL HORSES
SHOWING MUST BE MEASURED!  Measurement cards have been suspended for the 2008 show
season.  **If you can not measure within the set hours, please fill in the appropriate space on the
entry blank as to when you would like to measure.  If there is a problem with your time, we will call.

JUDGE'S EVALUATION CARDS
Judge's Evaluation Cards are no longer mandatory, but may be filled out on a voluntary basis.  
Cards are available at the Horse Show Office.

DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW
Great Southwest Equestrian Center is located on Mason Rd. in Katy, TX.  Take Interstate 10 to
Mason Rd., go south on Mason.  The entrance is on the left just over 3 miles out.

MOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
The Red Roof Inn - Houston West will be the headquarters for the Bluebonnet Classic.  Please make
your reservations as soon as possible.  Identify yourself as an Exhibitor with the Bluebonnet Classic
Miniature Horse Show to receive the  horse show rate.
RED ROOF INN - HOUSTON WEST
5701 PARK TEN PLACE
HOUSTON, TX   77084
(281) 579-7200   FAX (281) 579-0732

RV HOOKUPS
Motorhome or trailer hookups are available at the Show Grounds at a cost of $25.00 per night.  Full
hookups (water & electric) are available.  The fee applies to anyone hooking up to any G.S.E.C.
Grounds utilities.

REFUND POLICY
The G.H.M.H.C. will give a full refund for a horse that has become ill, as long as a veterinarian's
certificate of inability to show is provided for said horse, before the official start of the Show March
14 at 8:30AM.  SUBSTITUTION OF A HORSE WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH NO LATE FEE.

CLASS SPONSORSHIPS
The cost of sponsoring a Regular Class is $10.00, or, $15.00 to sponsor a Grand or Supreme
Champion Class.  Sponsors will be acknowledged during the Show and are welcomed to present the
ribbons for their classes.

AWARDS
Rosette - 1st thru 6th place winners, Champion and Reserve Champion.
Floral Neck Sash - Supreme Halter Champions

RETURNED CHECK FEE
Unfortunately, due to a large number of returned checks at recent G.H.M.H.C. Shows and increasing
fees at banks.  G.H.M.H.C. will have to charge a $40.00 return check fee on all checks returned.

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITORS
The fee for Commercial Exhibitors is $50.00 per weekend, for a small display and $100.00 for
larger displays.  Tables and chairs are NOT provided.

SPECIAL CLASSES - CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
**Youth Liberty - No entries may be made at the gate.
**Beginners Country Pleasure Driving - Open to beginner drivers of any age.
**Newcomers Halter - See below specifications
**Youth Newcomer Halter Obstacle - Youth 18 years & Under showing a mare or gelding.
**Green Horse Hunter - Open to horses just learning to be a hunter, shown by any exhibitor.
A Beginner is any person who is new to showing & has not won a 1st or Grand in their show career.
A Newcomer is any age person, that is a new member to the G.H.M.H.C. for the 2008 show year.  
Newcomers can join at the show & be eligible for Newcomers Classes.
Entry fee for the above classes is $10.00 per class.  2 of the horse show judges will judge Special
Classes, except for Youth Liberty, which will have guest judges.

SHOW HIGH POINT AWARDS
Each exhibitor must declare their intention to be included in the High Point competition by marking
the appropriate space on the back of the entry blank or signing up at the Horse Show Office prior to
the first class they are to show in.  Points will be calculated from the combined points of all four
judges.  Points will be awarded in inverse order of placing: 1st - 6 points, 2nd - 5 points, 3rd - 4
points, 4th - 3 points, 5th - 2 points and 6th - 1 point, if there are 6 or more horses in the class.  If
there are less than 6 horses in a class, points will be based on that number of horses, ie; 3 horses
in a class >> 1st - 3 points, 2nd - 2 points, 3rd - 1 point.  Championship classes and Special classes
will not count towards High Point.

YOUTH HIGH POINT - GRAND & RESERVE
Awarded to one youth/horse combination in each of three age groups (7 years & under, 8 thru 12
years & 13 thru 18 years).  A youth may be in more than one combinations, using a different horse.  
Points will be calculated from Youth classes only.

AMATEUR HIGH POINT
An award will be made to the one amateur/horse combination that accumulates the highest number
of points in amateur classes.   AOTE classes do not count towards this High Point.  An amateur may
compete in more than one amateur/horse combination.